Creating, Coaching, and Championing Successful Entrepreneurs

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We provide all the knowledge and tools necessary to help entrepreneurs find the right business, consummate an acquisition and surround them well beyond the close of sale. We continuously champion entrepreneurs by aligning them with expert advisors who advocate for and support them throughout their entrepreneurship journey.

Removing the Hurdles to Business Ownership

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We vet and match prospective buyers with sellers in manufacturing, distribution, and B2B service industries who see a business transaction as the financial means to create the freedom and flexibility to pursue joy in other facets of life.

How We Support Entrepreneurs

Mergers & Acquisitions

Negotiations

Capital

Due Diligence

Operational Expertise

Qualify Future Entrepreneurs

Capital Advising

Investing

Post-Acquisition Mentoring

Strategy

Our Proven Process Mitigates Risk and Ensures Long-Term Success

  • Find and Vet Uniquely Qualified Entrepreneurs

  • Identify the Right Business Match

  • Develop an Acquisition Strategy and Valuation

  • Examine the Financial Model Needed to Secure Capital

  • Submit Intent to Purchase and Negotiate Fair Terms

  • Build Trust Through Due Diligence

  • Confidently Close the Deal

  • Post-Acquisition Support: Advise and Mentor for Long-Term Success

What Sets Zorro Capital Apart

1. Experience in company valuation

2. Higher certainty to close

3. Strategy before handoff/the transaction

4. Continuous advisory services after the sale

5. Confidence in the banking, legal, and accounting world

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Business Success Shouldn’t Be Lopsided

We stand on the promise of “buy well, do well.” Our approach to mergers and acquisitions sets up both the buyer and seller to win by providing the optimal financial value, a greater certainty to close, and a lasting legacy through ongoing mentorship.

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About Michael Fox, Owner

Michael Fox is a senior business executive with more than 20 years of experience in business management in a variety of industries. Those industries and experiences include manufacturing, software development, database management, systems implementation, project management, marketing, procurement, contract negotiation, customer relationship management, supplier management, economic development, advisory and investment boards, corporate business strategy, and executive leadership.

In 2015, Michael launched a boutique investment firm, Zorro Capital LLC, that focuses on matching small to midsize manufacturing and distribution company owners with up-and-coming entrepreneurs.

His efforts focus on providing streamlined and improved methods for business owners in the Midwest to transition their businesses to a new generation of business managers. These efforts have led to various mutually beneficial business ownership transitions in the region.

Michael is a Cleveland native and enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and their three children. He is an avid beekeeper, gardener, advocate of Northeast Ohio regional development, and an active real estate investor. He splits his time between Cleveland, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina.

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What SUCCESS Looks Like to Us

In 2017 we met Pat, the operator of Advantage Puck Technologies, a small injection molding company. Pat was running a subsidiary for a larger business, and his operation was for sale. At the time, he was in his mid-thirties, making a fair but modest salary.

Pat had very little investible capital, but as an employee, he was clearly the reason why this business was a success. He had the skills, desire, character, and ability to continue the vision and grow the company. Seeing his potential, Zorro Capital worked with Pat through diligence and partnered with him to purchase the business.

We hand-picked a group of investors to advise and invest the capital for a leveraged acquisition, developed a plan for additional financial funding, and guided him through every step of the business transaction. Pat invested a small amount of capital, along with our capital investment, and obtained over 30% common equity in Advantage Puck. We supported him after the sale with advisory services to help him thrive in his new role as owner.

Over time, Pat was able to grow Advantage Puck Technologies, and we helped him finance us out in early 2022.
He now owns 100% of the company, earning almost 10 times his original salary. All parties involved in the transactions for this business succeeded financially and emotionally.

Our goal is to help people bring their vision of entrepreneurship to life and participate in that journey.